Baker Botts L.L.P.
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Baker Botts L.L.P. is regularly turned to for complex international commercial and investment treaty disputes across multiple seats and arbitral rules, with US-based partners conducting hearings themselves. The firm is particularly strong in energy, mining, technology, aerospace and infrastructure disputes. Steering the group is New York-based Andrew Behrman who has a strong reputation in proceedings conducted under ICC and AAA/ICDR rules. Adept in investor-state arbitrations is Washington DC-based Jennifer Haworth McCandless, who is recommended for in state-involved international commercial arbitration and WTO disputes, with sector strength across energy, mining, oil and gas, infrastructure, real estate and financial services. In Houston, TX Michael Goldberg has developed a strong high-stakes commercial disputes practice spanning energy, construction, finance, insurance, intellectual property and corporate transactions. In New York, Edward Schorr has a high level of experience acting in high-stakes cross-border disputes before US courts and foreign tribunals.
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Testimonials
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‘Baker Botts has one of the most experienced teams in international investment arbitration. Jennifer Haworth is simply one of the best lawyers in the field. ’
‘As said Jennifer Haworth is very sharp identifying the best possible defenses and the key issues to rebut. Everything is careful considered and treated accordingly.’
Key clients
- Devas Multimedia Private Limited
- Landry’s Inc.
Work highlights
Represents the Republic of Peru in an $1.2 billion ICSID annulment proceeding under the US-Peru TPA concerning measures adopted by tax authorities in Peru in relation to a stabilization agreement relevant to the mining sector.